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Dal In Korean Restaurant
i must first reiterate that i am not really a fan of Korean food. hence there wasn't much excitement when the friends dragged me back to Raffles Place on a Saturday to satisfy their craving for Kimchi and Korean ramen.. Boon Tat Street could be a ghost-town on the weekends but the atmosphere changes the moment we stepped into Dal In. the place was bustling with activity and had a substantial Korean clientèle presence (which means its probably accepted as more authentic)
this "Army hotpot" is a popular dish at many Korean restaurants. said to have originated from the warring days where the soldiers would dump their rations into a pot to keep themselves from hunger and cold. at Dal In, this mix of ramen, sausages, pork, mixed vegetables in kimchi soup probably gives that comfort-food feeling. i was afraid that the broth would be too spicy for my liking, but surprisingly, it was just right and went well with the ingredients.. 
Korean meals are accompanied by their variety of side dishes, and Dal In was no exception. However, special mention has to be reserved for their serving of steamed scrambled eggs which was superb. I'm not sure if they serve this together with the lunch-time set menu, but if you're doing dinner, do look out for this awesome side kick.. like other authentic Korean restaurants, Dal In comes with the full range of Korean dishes from barbecued meat, steamed pancakes to traditional rice wines. we ordered a bowl of Jinseng chicken soup and topped it off with a round of Makoli wine. they gave us these giant bowls to pour the wine into, which i found amusing, like what they used to proclaim their brotherhood back in the day.. 
don't forget to order this melon ice-cream for dessert, its probably the best popsicle you'd have in awhile. in all, the overall experience was actually quite enjoyable. i guess being managed by indigenous Koreans makes the dishes more unique and less mass-market. and if you're into the real-deal for Korean fare, i'm sure you'd love this place. so why not drop by for lunch with the colleagues; if you prefer something quieter, this place is open for dinner too. 
Dal In Korean Restaurant 17 Boon Tat Street Singapore 069618 Opening Hours Mon to Fri: 11.30am to 3pm; 5.30pm to 10.30pm Sat: 5.30pm to 10.30pm Sun: 11.30am to 10.30pm Coupon parking along Boon Tat Street, where you could still see your car while eating.. |
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